South Korea's cryptocurrency industry is poised for growth following the June 2 presidential election, with both leading candidates advocating for pro-crypto policies. Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo aim to ease regulations, legalize spot crypto ETFs, and expand access to digital assets, reflecting a significant shift from past skepticism. The country's unique cultural and economic factors have driven its active crypto market, accounting for about 30% of global trading despite a small population. Concerns over monetary sovereignty have emerged, particularly regarding won-backed stablecoins, as capital outflows linked to US dollar-based stablecoins raise alarms. Lee's proposal for a stablecoin seeks to modernize the financial system, but faces opposition from the Bank of Korea.